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Leasing & Financing

Whether you are a business executive looking to invest in new equipment or a vendor seeking financing options for your clients, you can leverage flexible financing through First American.

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Meet Your Team

First American is comprised of experienced finance professionals who are committed to providing an exceptional client experience. 

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Makenna

Degen

CREDIT MANAGER

Email | 585-643-3492 | LinkedIn

Makenna performs underwriting for new clients.

Makenna’s role involves managing credit risk by providing lease underwriting expertise. She is responsible for assessing prospective transactions and credit worthiness of clients through financial and business analysis to ensure an accurate evaluation has been performed.
 
Every day, she strives to develop a greater understanding of each client’s unique business structure and specific strategies to maintain and grow their business.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY...

MORE ABOUT MAKENNA

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance from St. John Fisher College

Family:

She grew up in Rochester, New York, and after several years of traveling and living abroad, made her way back to the U.S., where she has settled down with her husband in Penfield, NY. In May of 2020, they rescued a Daschund mix named Linus, who has brought more joy and love to their lives than they could have ever imagined!

 

Makenna Degen

CREDIT MANAGER

Email | 585-643-3492 | LinkedIn

Makenna performs underwriting for new clients.

makenna-degen-bio-image.jpg

Makenna’s role involves managing credit risk by providing lease underwriting expertise. She is responsible for assessing prospective transactions and credit worthiness of clients through financial and business analysis to ensure an accurate evaluation has been performed.
 
Every day, she strives to develop a greater understanding of each client’s unique business structure and specific strategies to maintain and grow their business.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY...

MORE ABOUT MAKENNA

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Corporate Finance from St. John Fisher College

Family:

She grew up in Rochester, New York, and after several years of traveling and living abroad, made her way back to the U.S., where she has settled down with her husband in Penfield, NY. In May of 2020, they rescued a Daschund mix named Linus, who has brought more joy and love to their lives than they could have ever imagined!